Muhammad Shahzad Iftikhar

I am currently working as senior software engineer and contributing to the design and development of various company-wide products. Key contributions include: • Developed and maintained applications using Java, with a focus on multithreading, concurrency, performance optimization, and scalability. • Designed and developed RESTful APIs using Spring Boot, ensuring seamless communication between microservices. • Built and optimized microservices architecture to improve scalability, performance, and maintainability. • Implemented Hibernate ORM for efficient database interaction, optimizing data retrieval and persistence. • Optimized database performance by designing and fine-tuning MongoDB and PostgreSQL queries, indexes, and schema structures. • Developed and extended Eclipse-based IDEs by building and enhancing eclipse plugins using core Java, Rich Client Platform (RCP), and CDT, improving performance and functionality. • Improved containerization processes by managing Docker images and crafting customized Dockerfiles tailored to project needs. • Developed various VS Code extensions in TypeScript, enhancing development workflows and user experience. • Built Eclipse Theia plugins and integrated Eclipse GLSP, enabling advanced diagramming tools and enriching IDE functionalities. • Designed and executed JUnit test cases to ensure robust code quality and reliability. • Developed and debugged C/C++ applications using tools like GNU Debugger (GDB), DStream, and QEMU. • Facilitated cross-platform development by managing GNU, Cygwin, MinGW, Arm, AArch64, and RISC-V toolchains. • Automated tasks using PowerShell and Bash scripts, significantly reducing manual efforts. • Established reliable and consistent build systems using Makefile and GNU toolset, ensuring repeatable workflows. • Followed Agile methodologies and implemented continuous integration (CI/CD) via Jenkins for seamless development.